We have all heard that good health starts in the gut. But did you know that an imbalanced gut environment is one of the leading root causes of hormonal imbalances? Understanding this link between gut health and hormones is essential...
If you're feeling tired and have lower energy, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. But surprisingly, some forms of movement and exercise can actually help to boost your energy levels. So what are the best forms to...
Transitioning to a healthy lifestyle doesn't mean you have to give up your typical Western diet favorite foods. Simple healthy food swaps can promote optimal health while still enjoying some of the most popular Western meals and traditional holiday foods....
Dating back thousands of years, mushrooms have been used for their medicinal properties to improve energy and focus, as well as for their mushroom immune support properties. With clinically backed research, medicinal mushrooms may be something you want to consider...
While it's okay to have some sugar in our diet, it's critical to maintain balance. Learning the connection between eating and blood sugar is essential for nearly any health goal, but especially for losing weight or maintaining healthy body weight....
Are you tired of trying everything under the sun to lose weight and keep it off, but never seeing lasting results? Even though it's a common strategy, spending hours in the gym — especially doing excessive amounts of cardio —...
Everyone desires to know the secret to staying young, otherwise known as the "fountain of youth." If you're reading this article, you probably want to know, too. Well, there's good news. If you're looking to slow down aging, research shows...
When you eat a meal, your body needs to break it down into smaller nutrients, so your cells can use these nutrients from your food for energy and function. However, the process of breaking down food is highly impacted by...
One of the simplest and most effective ways to ensure you are getting all the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs to function daily, is to "eat the rainbow" with a wide variety and color of whole foods, predominantly...
Our body requires specific nutrients each day in order to function -- which is why it should come as no surprise that how we feel largely depends on the foods we eat. We should wake up refreshed after a restful...
Do you find yourself going on a new diet to lose weight every couple of months? Starving yourself or restricting certain foods just for the weight to come back in the following weeks? It can seem as if you're in...
Your daily lifestyle has a direct impact on how you feel — and, ultimately, how you look. Implementing natural anti-aging foundations into your life can promote wellness and help support the aging process along the way. Through the course of...
Mindfulness practices are becoming increasingly popular and widely recommended as something to incorporate into your wellness routine. They can also come with the misconception of having to add yet another item to the never-ending to-do list. But, you really don't...
There are increasing toxins in our diet, lifestyle, and environment. With well over 77,000 artificial chemicals from the food we eat, personal care products, everyday household cleaners, and the water we drink, supporting the body's natural ability to detoxify is...
If you struggle with allergies, there's a high likelihood you've heard the word "histamines" before. In fact, you probably reach for antihistamines when your sinus issues flare up, right? But have you ever wondered, "What is the function of histamine?"...
Catching a cold is bound to happen occasionally — it's also a natural part of building immunity. Our immune system is constantly at work to keep us healthy by avoiding germs, defending against them if they do get inside our...
When you think of optimal health, you might focus on having strong muscles and eating a balanced diet. You might not think too much about your skeleton of bones that make up the skeletal system. But in fact, your bones...
If you find yourself constantly struggling with skin issues, you may want to detox your skin. Achieving clear and healthy skin is about getting to the root cause of your skin issues, not necessarily covering them up with creams. One...